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I have my Prism Hypnotist for nearly one month now and really enjoying it. High-end tricks are still under learning process but the basics are there So now i am looking for some options in when the wind really drops (1-5kmh) and that the hypnotist get a little heavy to fly and trick. A re-frame is a good solution but don't have any experience on this and what is needed. I understood that the Qpro being on the same shape and size, it's spars could be used on the hypnotist. Am i right?Or any other guide and spars i can buy and use to reframe the hypnotist. Also are the spars sold pre cut or i need to cut them (with what btw )

hello and good day. if this is bryan from the prism forum you are just going to get the same advice you got over there if you are not he, sorry but check out there site, there are some answers there. my 2 cents are look for something in the for sale here or post a wanted ad. spend your time flying. everyone is looking for the perfect all around kite. good luck nothing wrong with experimenting BUT hope this helps have fun KO ps if you do decide on another kite the Exile would be a VERY good choice

KO, the hypno is just awesome and today got some nice constant 8-10kmh and tried some tricks.On days where almost no wind is here and that your kite is just stuck in your head and will not let go until you take it out of the bag, then a light one is needed

join the club! many of us have spent more than a few bucks and time finding the perfect kites for the prevailing conditions you have a REALLY good start on that i think the zephyr will suprise you. as you are buying it used ,i would suggest that you ask the seller about any changes he has made to the kite .if any

Yeah, he told me there is little damage near the stand-off reinforcement, inside right side, a crescent shaped tear about a quarter inch long. I have no close up of the Zeph and this part of the kite and don't really know if this is critical of OK.

Yeah, he told me there is little damage near the stand-off reinforcement, inside right side, a crescent shaped tear about a quarter inch long. I have no close up of the Zeph and this part of the kite and don't really know if this is critical of OK.

it shouldnt be paramount to the smooth flying of the kite - just ensure its repaired correctly with teldar tape or an equivalent.

as usual i agree with tom i wouldnt be to worried about a little damage as long as you are getting a good deal. i woud be more Leary(leery?) of changes that effect flite. but heck even new kites come up with bridle problems even upside down bridles .. (not a good experience)

We are looking for comments from anyone following this thread about the extent of the damage and whether or not it spells doom for the sail or the kite's flight characteristics. I know the answer to the last question, but the forum is probably the best place to get a consensus.

I would first try the Super Glue method of repair. Using some scotch tape on one side of the sail get the tear closed as good as possible, a very slight overlap is preferable to the edges not touching. Fold that standoff reinforcement back and hold it out of your way, then just dab some Super Glue over the tear on the opposite side of the tape. Let the glue dry completely then remove the tape.

I might try to back that repair up with a small Tedlar tape patch but it will be pretty difficult to get it under that reinforcing material without wrinkling it up and getting it stuck to itself.

If the area fails again you'll probably have to unstitch that standoff reinforcement to get some Tedlar securely under it or to sew in a small patch of fabric. Hopefully the glue will hold, I've seen some glued repairs hold up very well.

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if it were me , I would partially cut the seem on the reinforcing patch (using a seem ripper) that the standoff connects to... lift the fabric enough to get a piece of Tedlar Tape completely over the damaged portion, then resew the patch at that point... This wouldn't be too hard.

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